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 consecrate consecrate /ˈkɑːnsəˌkreɪt/

adjective

  1. Solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose  ( consecrate , consecrated , dedicated )
    solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
     A life consecrated to science
    a life consecrated to science
     The consecrated chapel
    the consecrated chapel
     A chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II
    a chapel dedicated to the dead of World War II

verb

  1. Render holy by means of religious rites  ( bless , consecrate , hallow , sanctify )
    render holy by means of religious rites
  2. Dedicate to a deity by a vow  ( consecrate , vow )
    dedicate to a deity by a vow
  3. Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause  ( consecrate , dedicate , give , commit , devote )
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
     She committed herself to the work of God
    She committed herself to the work of God
     Give one's talents to a good cause
    give one's talents to a good cause
     Consecrate your life to the church
    consecrate your life to the church
  4. Appoint to a clerical posts  ( consecrate , order , ordinate , ordain )
    appoint to a clerical posts
     He was ordained in the Church
    he was ordained in the Church